Sir Loins of Beef Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Worked the drafts in Tampa over the weekend for NFFC and was curious how everyone felt about seeing all the computers out on the draft tables. There were 3 leagues with 14 teams in Tampas' main draw and had to be at least one computer in front of every person sometimes two. I'm more of a baseball junkee but come on do you need to be told by a computer that in the seventh round in your scoring system that LT is a good value--this is a live draft not the Forbin Project--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 no problem with people using computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Some people use them for latest injury news and so on. They aren't going away so I think it's best to live with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smt080 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I say use whatever gives you an edge. Sometime there are no brainers such as the 1st round picks, but after that computers can be real helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canman1104 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Why would you even consider a ban on computers at the draft? It's no differnet then using printed pages from a website its just more updated. Why make everyone use otdated magazine info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Computers are fine. Heck, so are tall slender affectionate swedish stewardessess ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Loins of Beef Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 To me fantasy sports are like chess and risk--in a live match it is kinda enjoyable to think it is just you and your opponent--making the moves not a computer--no I realize the computer is not going away and I spend half my work day in front of it--but some of these draft programs are making it so why are you even at the draft--just plug it in and let it make all your drops and waiver picks through out the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Why would you even consider a ban on computers at the draft? It's no differnet then using printed pages from a website its just more updated. Why make everyone use otdated magazine info. If it is all about out-thinking someone without checking the 'net, why let them have magazines or print-outs? Naturally, the stewardess strategy would still be allowed because, well, because she's swedish and that's a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Loins of Beef Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) valid point about the printouts--and the stewardess theory---just all them new fangled things struck a wrong cord--when people would tap a button on a program and then announce their pick--no spewing of beer-no name calling---almost dare I say business like Edited September 3, 2007 by Sir Loins of Beef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scare Tactics Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I dont have a problem with it, I actually think within a few years, everyone will be laughing at the 1 guy who DOESNT bring a laptop to the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I have no problem with it. But they are using software available online that tells them who's dropping and who to pick. I can do that with a sheet of paper, a highlighter and a pen. Kind of takes the fun out of it when a computer dictates your pick IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKIDKOKID Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 While I agree that computers aren't EVER going away....part of me does strongly agree that it is getting be a little less of a human interaction. I love those moments in a live in person draft when you hear the guy next to you groan 'cause you just ripped his heart out by taking the player he was counting on dropping to him OR the moments when those around you have to go "damn....that was a good pick man"....seems like those human moments are rapidly being replaced by folks barely lifting their heads from their laptops and then pouncing on their keyboards again to see who they should pick. I've done the WCOFF for the past 3 years....3 years ago almost no one had latops...last year maybe 1 in 12 had laptops...this year who knows? Kind of like Paul Bunyan vs. the chainsaw I know....just call me Bunyan I guess - as I will have my trustee highlighter and ranking sheets. KO'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I figure 90% of the population would be stupider than me if they were bionic so I'm not intimidated by fools with laptops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Loins of Beef Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Would enjoy hearing about how many people per league at the WCOFF used computer programs versus the paper draft sheets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKIDKOKID Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 If I can find this thread next week - I will update it and let you know....draft is on Saturday...I am agonizing over who to take with the #3 pick....LJ or Gore or maybe even Addai....seen that thread here a million times this year already! KO'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Loins of Beef Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 at the NFFC they were using the 3rd round reversal-but it was pretty clear even with that--runningbacks were going in the 1st two rounds then again in the 6th and seventh along with the tight ends--of course every draft is different but it seems that is the norm--the teams whom look the strongest in a 14 team 3 starting wideouts went RB-WR-WR taking the top receivers in the second and third rounds after getting a solid No1 runningback--good luck in Vegas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.